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Otsego View Fall 2017C)ts PRAIRIE FESTIVAL www"Oft PLATINUM SPONSORS The Bank of Elk River Jump City Holiday Inn of Otsego 2017 FALL NEWSLETTER WHAT'S INSIDE! u Crime Prevention Tip Community Spotlight: Big Heart ... Big Adventures 09 Prairie View Hawks PARKS & RECREATION Fall/Winter Programs SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 10 a.m. I Prairie Park - 8899 Nashua Ave NE WEB: otsegoprairiefestival.com @a otsegoprairiefestival _-- FUN ALL DAY! FIREWORKS AT DUSK! www.ci.otsego.mn.us • cityhall@ci.otsego.mn.us • 13400 90th Street NE, Otsego • 763.441.4414 OtCITY OF se 0 MINNESOTA CITY HALL Address: 13400 90th Street NE Phone: 763.441.4414 Website: www.ci.otsego.mn.us Email: cityhall@ci.otsego.mn.us Hours: Monday -Thursday 8 am to 5 pm & Friday 8 am to 12 pm PRAIRIE CENTER (Council Chambers) 8899 Nashua Avenue NE TELEPHONE NUMBERS Department of Building Safety: 763.441.2593 Utility -Billing: 763.441.2310 After Hours Emergency Service: 1.877.274.6492 Parks and Recreation: 763.235.3148 CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Jessica Stockamp:jstockamp@ci.otsego.rrm.us COUNCILMEMBERS Vern Heidner: vheidner@ci.otsego.mn.us Tom Darkenwald: tdarkenwald@ci.otsego.mn.us Jason Warehime: jwarehime@ci.otsego.mn.us CoreyTanner: ctanner@ci.otsego.mn.us CITY STAFF CityAdministrator/Finance Director: Adam Flaherty City Planner: Daniel Licht City Engineer: Ron Wagner City Clerk: Tami Loff Parks and Recreation Director: Ross Demant Street Operations Manager: Kevin Lamson Utility Manager: Kurt Neidermeier MEETING SCHEDULE City Council: 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month. Planning Commission: 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. Parks & Recreation Commission: 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Heritage Preservation Commission: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Public Safety Commission: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. *Meetingdates are subject to change: call the city office to confirm dates and times. EDITOP Otsego View Editor: Tami Loff • PRIMC-® FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Call GregAnzelc at 763.551.3726 or email Community@PrimeAdvertising.com PrimeAdvertising.com • MyPrimeGuide.com © Copyright 2017. City of Otsego and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may he reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher. Noted in the United States of America. This publication is a community service and the City of Otsego and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. do not make any warranty of any Idnd with regard to the services or products of the advertisers herein. The City of Otsego and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. do not assume any responsibility or liability for any of the content within this publication and far any errors or omissions to such content and reserve the right to not publish any material. The costs of the publication are offset by the advertisers. Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. is in control of the advertising content of this publication. 1 2017 Fall Otsego View ADOPT A STREET PROGRAM The City Council and staff would like to THANK the following Adopt -A -Street participants: Hakanson Anderson Engineering and Land Surveying Services (Queens Ave) Otsego Public Safety Commission (Nashua Ave) Otsego Rod & Custom (QuadayAve) Otsego Lions (85th Street/QuadayAve/87th St/88th St NE) Hoppenyan (MacIver Ave/80th St NE) K. Beaudry & Family (77th St NE Nashua AVe/MacIVerAve NE) • Randelin Family (OdeanAve) We appreciate your partnership in making our City a cleaner, more attractive and welcoming community! Call 763.441.8102 or visit RinTinlnnKennel.com [ Mayor's Corner ] GREETINGS NEIGHBORS! With September right around the ,rner, that brings kids heading back to 1. We're excited for the opening of the new Prairie View Elementary & Middle School for the 2017- 2018 school year. With Prairie View Elementary & Middle School opening, there will be new bus stops, bus routes, and walking zones for both the new school as well as Otsego Elementary. We will also have the regular routes for children and teens who attend in Monticello, STMA, ISD 728 and Kaleidoscope Charter School. A map of sidewalks and trails is available on the City's website for parents to use to help plan their children's route to their bus stop or to their school for those that walk or bike. The City urges you to be alert for children standing near the street waiting for buses and walking or biking to school. Please stop and wait for children to load and unload when buses are stopped. Minnesota law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from the bus and not move until the bus stop -arm is retracted and the red lights are not flashing. Drivers violating the bus stop law are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $300. The City Council hopes that you and your family have a great rest of the summer season. We encourage you to visit the many parks in our community and enjoy our trails. We also look forward to seeing you at the Prairie Festival on September 16, 2017 at Prairie Park! MAYOR ea." Choose Land Home as Your Residential Mortgage Lender! Purchase/Refinance, FHANA, USDA, lumbo, Reverse Mortgage, Manufactured Homes, and Multiple Properties Financing 612.999.2322 9010 Quantrelle Ave. NE, #109, Otsego, MN 55330 Land Home financiai dances, Inc. Is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender & only conducts business in states licensed and approved to. Call your loan officer for details. Not a cammttmerd to lend. 9010 QuarNelle Ave. NE, Suite 109, Otsego, NIN 55330. www.nmIsDonsumeraccess.org 5-2-17 OTSEGO BUSINESS BUZZ P & F Machining, 8450 QuadayAvenue NE, celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Otsego. They maintain a 54,000 sq. ft. facility to support their strong manufacturing capabilities. Nystrom & Associates, LTD has expanded its Otsego location. The construction is complete and this will allow for the current Otsego Clinic to grow and increase its capacity of services. The newbuilding is located at 9245 Quantrelle Avenue NE (across the street from the current location.) Keller Williams Realty moved into the Nystrom & Associates old space at 1620190th Street NE. Riverwood Tavern, at the Riverwood National Golf Course & Clubhouse, 10247 94th Street NE. opened in April. Brass Pocket Boutique, 9175 QuadayAvenue NE, Suite 102, opened April lst. Denny's Restaurant, in Otsego, held a 10th Anniversary and Grand Reopening on May 11 after a remodel. Riverview Landing, Guardian Angels, approvals have been obtained for a 142 -unit senior housing facility, with groundbreaking expected in September. t Ali EL Are You at Risk"? The eye works harder than ever in today's digital world. Routine comprehensive eye exams are the most important thing you can do to prevent or treat computer vision problems. Let Gregory Optical be your first stop for vision! GREGORY • `Jo Our Area's Preferred Eye Care Specialists Dr. David M. Sawyer, OD 510 Freeport Ave, Suite C, Elk River 763-441-3431 1 gregory-optical.com ¢ www.ci.otsego.mn.us CRIME PREVENTION TIP FROM YOUR SHERIFF Sheriff Joe Hagerty Help Prevent Car Break-ins and Neighborhood Crime Lock Your Doors and Secure Your Vehicle A majority of car break-ins and thefts are from unlocked cars. Even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway or inside your garage, lock your doors. Criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked, if it is they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target. However, if the door is locked, they are more likely to move on. Make sure to roll up the windows and lock the doors when leaving your vehicle. Stash Before You Park Thieves like to window shop! Avoid leaving anything visible in the car. Almost any item that's visible from the outside -even if you think it is worthless -could be seen as valuable to a thief. Your spare change, sunglasses, even an empty bag (a thief may think there is something inside the bag) could be valuable in the mind of a thief. Stow your electronics and accessories well out of sight, or just take it along with you. Items such as power cords, adapters, and GPS windshield suction -cup mounts may get the attention of watchful thieves. If you remove the suction cup, make sure to wipe the ring off the windshield; it's a dead giveaway that you own a GPS. Try to get in the habit of putting items you want hidden in the trunk of your car before you arrive at your destination. Thieves will linger in busy parking lots looking for you to stash your valuable items. �, Guardian Angels SENIOR SERVICES 1 2017 Fall Otsego View Coming to Otsego in 2018! Call today for more information. 763.746.3400 Park Smart Park in a busy, well -lit area and avoid concealment from larger vehicles, fences, or foliage. Avoid parking in isolated and poorly -lit areas. If parking in your garage it is also a good idea to close all windows, lock the doors and take the keys inside with you. Also make sure your garage doors are locked and overhead doors are closed (it is a good idea to keep your overhead garage doors closed as leaving them open advertises to thieves what is in your garage). Report Suspicious Activity Know the normal activities in your neighborhood, be aware of your surroundings, and get to knowyour neighbors. If you see suspicious activity or suspicious persons in your neighborhood call 911 immediately! If you see it, hear it, report it! When calling 911 please provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, such as: • Location- Provide an address, block number, or specific location in a parking lot. • Description of the suspect -Provide as much information as you can, i.e. sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color and length, color and length of facial hair, colors and style of clothing, and identifying marks such as tattoos and piercings. • Direction -If the suspect flees, give the direction of travel. If they flee on a bicycle or in a vehicle, describe the color, make, model, and license plate number, if it is safe to do so! X) K R AT E READY FOR a r �- SCHOOL YEAR? r Loll 1 �, Guardian Angels SENIOR SERVICES 1 2017 Fall Otsego View Coming to Otsego in 2018! Call today for more information. 763.746.3400 Park Smart Park in a busy, well -lit area and avoid concealment from larger vehicles, fences, or foliage. Avoid parking in isolated and poorly -lit areas. If parking in your garage it is also a good idea to close all windows, lock the doors and take the keys inside with you. Also make sure your garage doors are locked and overhead doors are closed (it is a good idea to keep your overhead garage doors closed as leaving them open advertises to thieves what is in your garage). Report Suspicious Activity Know the normal activities in your neighborhood, be aware of your surroundings, and get to knowyour neighbors. If you see suspicious activity or suspicious persons in your neighborhood call 911 immediately! If you see it, hear it, report it! When calling 911 please provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, such as: • Location- Provide an address, block number, or specific location in a parking lot. • Description of the suspect -Provide as much information as you can, i.e. sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color and length, color and length of facial hair, colors and style of clothing, and identifying marks such as tattoos and piercings. • Direction -If the suspect flees, give the direction of travel. If they flee on a bicycle or in a vehicle, describe the color, make, model, and license plate number, if it is safe to do so! X) K R AT E READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR? r Loll 1 Build Confidence • Boost Self Esteem Increase Focus • Improve Grades 1 Month of Training with $� �95 FREE UNIFORM! Expires November 24, 2077 L-------------- J The Utility Operations Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City in October. Flushing the hydrants removes sediment and mineral build up within the City's water lines to maintain water quality and also tests the system for adequate flows. Note that the cap maybe left off of some hydrants after the water is turned off to allow the fixture to drain completely but City staff will return to replace the cap. The schedule for flushing is as follows: Riverwood National Development - October 5; East Public Water System (East of City Hall) - October 9-13; West Public Water System (West of City Hall) - October 16-20. DON'T FLUSH THAT! The Utilities Department experiences clogs in the municipal sanitary sewer system due to household items being flushed. Items causing these blockages include the following that may come in packaging saying they are "disposable": Cleaning Supplies Disposable floor dusters/mops (Swiffer pads), toilet cleaners, etc. Disinfection wipes Shop towels Paper towels Hygiene Products • Dental floss Babywipes Adult wipes Feminine product; Prophylactics Cooking Grease The costs for equipment and/or staff time to address this problem are paid for directly and only by funds generated by sewer fees. This debris not only clogs the sewer system but may create a blockage in the service line to your home causing sewage to back up into the house. The City is not responsible for any damages if a sewage backup occurs within your home. Your cooperation to not dispose of these household items through the municipal sanitary sewer system is greatly appreciated. www.OtsegoLions.org OTSEGO LIONS WINE TASTING Watch for details PO Box 163.Otsego OtsegoLions@gmaii.com 612.466.0013 /OtsegoLions NOW HIRING Free training provided to acquire your CDL! • Drivers wanted for vans and buses in Big Lake, Elk - — River, Rogers & 0■M■I����■ Zimmerman - • Bring your kids to work with you • Flexible hours • Competitive wages THINK OF US FOR YOUR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS We have vans and buses to hire for all your trips and activities. Great for schools, churches, daycares, businesses, and more! TRANSPORTATION Afamily owned, local company Big Lake 763-263-7900 16676 197'hAve NW Elk River 763-441-4420 125o8 Elk Lake Road www.ci.otsego.mn.us BIG HEART... BIG ADVENTURES There's something special about eleven -year-old Julia Cyr- Pobuda, something unmistakable in her wide smile, the glow in her eyes, her enthusiasm and energy. She's working hard to make a difference for other kids, and her passion for helping others is contagious. Julia's got a big heart, and she's sharing it with our community through Julia's BigAdventures. Julia's BigAdventures is the Children's Hospital patient's way of giving back, and her mission says it all: Bringing Fun to Kids at Children's Minnesota!! In 2011, when Julia was five, she was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital with acute viral asthma. Her condition is triggered by viruses, unlike asthma brought on by activity or environmental factors, so it's very important for Julia to avoid catching any illnesses. Most kids grow out of this by age ten or twelve; Julia still sees her doctor at Children's every six months. Even though her time in the hospital was difficult and scary, the doctors and nurses made it better. "I just knew theywould take care of me," Julia says. "Children's is a good place to go." Julia felt bad for the kids at the hospital, and wanted to find a way to help them. At age seven, she had her first idea, to color with the kids on Thanksgiving. Volunteers must be at least fourteen, however, so instead she raised money to purchase crayons and coloring books. And she just keeps going: Julia has donated 249 of her own books, held a garage sale, and hosted fundraisers at local restaurants. Her biggest adventure to date, however, is the Julia's BigAdventures 5k Walk/Run. With the help of the Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission, Julia has been able to host her 5k event at the Otsego Prairie Park for the past two years. 2017 Fall Otsego View This year's walk/run was held on June 3, and featured a DJ, a variety of games and activities, food, and prizes. Julia surpassed her fundraising goal for the event and raised $8,339.32, and sponsorships from local businesses more than tripled. Julia and her family are already planning for next year. "When I had my first walk/run event, I got to go to the Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to ask for permission to use Prairie Park," Julia recalls. "I was really nervous to speak in front of them, but also really excited, too. It went great, though, and at the end they all were happy and thought I was doing a nice thing for Children's. After my event, they even invited me back because they wanted to hear how it went! For this year's walk, I went back to ask permission again and after I was done speaking, I noticed that some of the TRO Starting At APPLIANCE RECYCLING ComputersElectronics Appliances Computers Electronics Bulbs Ballasts Batteries & MOre&. v-Aw-Lft-,a■A® 1000 : Osseo Yam OFF because your vacuum shouldn't be disposable! Any Repair Quality • Selection • Pricing : Service Friendly Knowledgeable Staff Trade in and Family Owned and Operated Since 1975. 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Julia's mom, Jody, is with her every step of the way. "I love the joy that this brings her," Jody says. "There are a lot of things that get put on hold, but all that can come later. She's my priority. As long as she wants to do this, I'll help her do it." Julia loves figure skating and one day would like to perform professionally with Disney on Ice. She's going into sixth grade at Vandenberge Middle School in Elk River. Her favorite subject is math, mainly because it's challenging - and if there's one thing Julia loves, it's a good challenge. I ONFOCAL POINT 00 Flooring • Cabinets • Design by Builders Carpet 5600 Queens Ave., Otsego (2 miles north of 1-94 on Highway 101) 763-497-4407 12550 W. Frontage Road, Burnsville, MN 55337 • 952-808-1412 Focal PointFlooring.com www.ci.otsego.mn.us tl WHAT'S YOUR PLACE IN HISTORY? Have you ever heard of someone being adopted twice? Thomas Constant was adopted the first time when he was only two days old. A doctor who knew both his birth and his adoptive mother brought them together and helped provide Tom with the family who would raise him. Five years later, Tom and his family were adopted again - this time by their new home and city of Otsego. Tom's parents were looking for a safer and more rural environment - something they found in a stucco house on Nashua. When Tom met and married his wife Diane, they chose to build their new home within a block of where Tom was raised. Over the years, Tom came to appreciate the many opportunities and activities that Otsego had to offer. He found work at Mate Precision Tooling in nearby Anoka, and he and his family enjoyed canoeing, fishing, and tubing down the Mississippi River. Tom was also an avid snowmobiler, a hobby which led him to volunteer on the Parks and Recreation Commission after Otsego was incorporated in 1990. As a commissioner, he enjoyed getting to choose land for parks and learning how to manage them efficiently. Tom was heavily involved in the formative stages of Prairie Park - putting much of his own time and labor into getting it ready. He also fondly recalls hosting a Halloween haunted house with fellow commissioners - a lot of work, but a lot of fun! 0 From OB to orthopedics, Stellis Health has you covered. With personalized primary and specialty care for the entire family, Stellis Health is conveniently located in Albertville, Buffalo and Monticello with Urgent Care on evenings, weekends and holidays. Call 763.684.8300 today to schedule your same-day appointment. Stellis Health stellishealth.com 1 2017 Fall Otsego View A resident for 65 years, Tom has many memories of Otsego. He remembers the flood of 1965, when the Mississippi cut a new channel in the Parrish Avenue area. He watched a house detach and float downriver a couple hundred yards. The owner dug a new basement and secured the house in its new location! It was then that the Army Corp of Engineers bermed the shore to prevent further flooding. He also remembers a storm in 1997 that brought down so many trees that he and another parks commissioner helped clear the debris and harvested the wood to heat their homes. Through the many changes -from farmland to housing developments, from township to an incorporated city, Tom says there has always been good leadership in Otsego. As for Tom's adoption? Well, that has a happy ending too. As an adult, Tom connected with his birth family and discovered he had eight siblings -all tall like him! While they live across the U.S., he was lucky enough to meet his seven brothers, one sister, and birth mother at a reunion. He says it was a wonderful experience. Tom stays in touch with one brother who lives in Maple Grove, and he and his wife Diane cherish the time they spend with Diane's brothers and sisters. Our thanks to Thomas for his many years of service and for sharing HIStory with us at the Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission. A1imii iirrh Raw-aar Holiday Gifts, Silent Auction, Bake Shoppe Saturday, Nov. 11 th • 9 am - 3 pm Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch Available HOLY TRINITY 3 - $100 Gift Card EPISCOPAL CHURCH Raffle Drawings! $1.00/Ticket 763-441-5482.1326 4th St., Elk RiverISLIL " HolyTrinityElkRiver.org THE HAWKS ARE COMING TO OTSEGO! Prairie View Elementary and Middle School, which will be the home of the Prairie View Hawks, will officially open for the start of the school year on Tuesday, September 5. However, students will have the opportunity to see the school during a few events in late August, including a sixth grade orientation to middle school on Wednesday, August 23, a kindergarten kick off/open house Wednesday, August 30, and an open house for 1st -6th grade students on Thursday, August 31. Prairie Viewwas the centerpiece of a $98 million ISD 728 district -wide building campaign, approved byvoters in the November 2014 general election. The new school, located near the intersection of MacIver Avenue Northeast and 80th Street Northeast in western Otsego, will cover about 124,000 square feet and house hundreds of students from the southern part of the school district. It will also be the first building in ISD 728 to include early education learners, elementary students, and middle school students. Kari Sampson is excited to serve the Otsego community as Prairie View's principal. Sampson has worked in ISD 728 for almost twentyyears as a middle and high school teacher, K-12 curriculum specialist, and elementary principal. Sampson has been busy during the past several months hiring an amazing staff, communicating and connectingwith students and parents, and preparing the building for students and staff members. School staff members have been thankful to partner with city of Otsego personnel to utilize Prairie Center for parent meetings during the winter and spring and for their `Soar into Kindergarten' events for students this summer. Parents felt fortunate to stay close to home and to learn more about the programming and Principal Sampson facilities in the Otsego community. It was fun to include folks from the city council and city administration in our building tours in June! The parent involvement group planned several fundraising events for the school with support from the Otsego and Rogers communities; events were scheduled at Chipotle, Papa Murphy's, and Broadway Pizza in Rogers and at Denny's restaurant in Otsego in both July and August. In addition, the school hosted a Jump City event at Prairie Park in July. Principal Sampson, school staff, and parents are so grateful for the awesome support from both the city of Otsego and these local businesses! Additional information about Prairie View Elementary and Middle School is available on the school's website, which can be accessed via the school drop-down on ISD 728s website or by visitingwww.isd728.org/PrairieVieworwww.isd728.org/PVEMS. In addition, community members can follow the school on Twitter @PrairieViewEMS. Steering Committee Let Us Do the Shopping for You! Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health Insurance NCIA NORTH CENTRAL Insurance Agency Request a Quote Today 763.241.7900 northcentralinsurance.com 16854 Hwy 10 NW • Elk River Soar into Kindergarten BuildingTour www.ci.otsego.mn.us TREE PLANTING Fall can be one of the best times to plant trees. Here are some tree care tips to get you started with those new trees! Step 1: Bringing your Trees and Shrubs Home Keeping roots moist is important during the move as moist roots help the tree establish quickly. Wrap the soil ball, container, or bare roots in a tarp or large garbage bag to trap moisture until planting time. Step 2: Planting your Trees and Shrubs BARE ROOT TREES/SHRUBS: Bare root trees and shrubs come without any soil y around the roots.; Make sure the planting hole is wide enough to fit all roots inside. Dig the hole deep enough so the first main lateral root is within 1 inch of the soil surface. A common planting error is digging holes too deeply. y . ,r g CONTAINERIZED TREES/SHRUBS: Remove the tree or shrub from the container by lifting it up by the stem and tapping down on the rim of the container. Then check to see if there is excess soil on top of the root system (often there is at least 4 inches of excess soil over the first main lateral root). Use a kabob skewer or straightened coat hanger to probe next to the stem into the soil ball until the first main lateral root is felt. If there is more than an inch of soil over those roots, use a saw to cut off the extra soil. Removing excess soil prevents future stem problems and promotes healthy root system. Next, check for encircling roots. Remove encircling roots by sawing off the sides of the soil ball. This encourages a healthy, spreading root system. _ Dig a hole that is at least double the diameter of the soil ball. Doubling the diameter of the hole makes it easier to position and water the plant. More water soaks into the loose soil, rather than running off the top of the soil surface. Step 3: Caring for your Tree MULCH: Create a mulch ring that is 2 to 4 inches deep and 6 feet in diameter around the tree. Keep the mulch off the trunk. This will help hold moisture in the soil and prevent trunk damage from lawn care machinery. STAKE (only trees that lean or fall over need to be staked): Use two or three stakes to secure a tree. Attachments k should be two-thirds of the distance from the ground to the first branch and stakes should be driven into the ground at least 18 inches deep. It is best to use a wide material such as canvas burlap or an old bicycle inner tube to loosely attach the tree trunk to the stakes. This allows the tree to move slightly without damaging the bark. After one growing season the tree will be established and stakes should r be removed to allow for correct development. WATER: Thoroughlywater the tree at planting. mt Then water your tree a couple times a week for a total of 15-25 gallons per week until the ground freezes. PROTECT TREES FROM CRITTER DAMAGE: Create a tube around the tree's trunk using 1/4 inch hardware cloth to protect it from critter damage. Extend the cloth at least 3 feet up, and don't let it touch the tree. Make sure hardware cloth is on your tree by late summer or early fall. Usually shrubs don't need protection, but fencing or hardware cloth around the shrub can prevent rabbit and vole damage. Saturday, October 7 • 10:30am - 1:30pm • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church • ANIMAL BLESSING 11 am. Bring your leashed or crated pet, or a photo of your current or deceased pet. (All are welcome. too • BLOOD DONATION times available 10:30am-1:30pm. To make an appt, sign up online at mbc.org/searchdrives and enter code 4404, or call Nancy at 763-412-7131. • PET ADOPTION • DRAWINGS • GIFT CARDS from Chuck & Don's and PetSmart HOLY TRINITY 6Memorial 0o w 4 pAws p�� MART Chuc &Vonb E�!sco!n CHURCH 61A00 CENTERS ETS we make pets happy! 1326 4th Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330 • holytrinityelkriver.org • 763-441-5482 1 2017 Fall Otsego View PARKS Recreation 17�PuTJ:/T`►17��:1 Come to our annual event and pick out your very own pumpkin in our pumpkin patch. There will also be games, inflatables, prizes and more. Please bring a non-perishable food item for CAER. i The Little Free Library is always accepting book donations. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Prairie Park This is a FREE Family Event PUMPKIN PATCH KID'S ZOMBIE RUN The City of Otsego and TRSA (Three Rivers Soccer Association) are teaming up to put on the 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch Zombie Run!! The run will take place on October 14, at 8:00 a.m. at Prairie Park. How Does the Run Work? Kids ages 4-15 will run on a set course from start to finish while trying to avoid being "bitten" (stickered) by the zombies that roam the course. The zombies will all be volunteers from TRSA, kids will run in age groups and may run with a parent or guardian. The zombie course will be adjusted as the age groups progress. 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ACTIVITIES FOR 55+ Prairie Center will be home to the Otsego 55 and Over Activity Center. We will be posting a calendar of events which will include activities, speakers, and exercise classes. Please visit our website and click on the Adults 55+ button for more information. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Otsego Prairie Center Schedule: Mondays 10:00 a.m. - Cards (500 or Hand and Foot) Mondays 1:00 p.m. - BINGO Second Monday of the Month 12:00 p.m. - Book Club Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - Bridge Entertainment is also scheduled. Please check the website for more info or call the rec line at 763.235.3148 11714ZAQ'IAT1J1►7I aIi1:11190-0I'll Introducing our newest program, Otsego Parks and Rec will be hosting community events for our four -legged friends and their owners throughout the year. For safety, please have your dogs leashed during PAWS events. HOWLIN' HALLOWEEN TUESDAY October 17,6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Prairie Park Dog Park Fall photo area - please bring your own camera. There will be treats for you and your dog. SANTA PAWS TUESDAY December 12, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Prairie Center Photos with Santa - please bring your own camera. There will be treats for you and your dog. Please visit our website for more info. 191WA101&K01Q4ZI»VAIIUS1: AGES NEWBORN -5 WITH PARENTS Kids bring your caretakers to this super fun open playtime. Come meet up with your future classmates and learn skills. We will read stories, do crafts, and play. WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Prairie Center Starting September 13 & 14 Please check the website for days that we are not meeting. $3 EACH TIME BASIC DANCE AGES 3-5 In this class, your child will learn basic creative dance movements in a fun, interactive and musical atmosphere. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants and t -shirts. Please tie back long hair. TUESDAYS, 4 SESSIONS September 26 - October 17,6:00 - 6:40 p.m. $35 INTRODUCTION TO TUMBLING AGE 2 In this toddler -and -me class, your child will be introduced to gymnastics and will develop coordination by learning balance, flexibility, rhythm and mat exercises. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants, and t -shirts. Parents are expected to participate with their child. THURSDAYS, 4 SESSIONS October 26 - November 16, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. $35 U01111.1II\[ % A I AGES 3-4 In this class, children will learn the basic skill of gymnastics in a safe environment by learning a variety of mat exercise, low balance beam, vault and tumbling exercises. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants and t -shirts. Please tie back long hair. THURSDAYS, 4 SESSIONS October 26 - November 16, 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. $35 Registration is Required for most programs, please visit otsegorecdesk.com or call 763.235.3148. TROLLZ CAMP AGES 5-8 Join us for a Trolls -Inspired Hip Hop Dance Camp! This colorful 90 minutes includes dancing fun, group activities and a craft. Dancers can begin checking in at 9:30 a.m. Class starts at 9:45 a.m. and we invite all parents and friends back at 11:00 a.m. to watch our performance. Dancers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Troll! We would also like to dye hair for this event. Please confirm that your dancer can participate in having colored hair. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 (Deadline to Register: Monday, October 2) 9:45 a.m. -11:00 a.m. $20 PRINCESS BALLERINA CAMP AGES 3-6 Does your child like to twirl, play make believe and dress up? Then she'll love becoming a princess ballerina. In this class she'll hop, skip and jump her way through an imaginary adventure. Ballerinas can begin checking in at 9:30 a.m. Class starts at 9:30 a.m. and we invite all parents back at 10:30 a.m. to watch our performance. Each dancer will receive a princess ballerina activity packet and sticker chart. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (Deadline to Register: Monday, November 6) 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. $10 SUPERBOWL CAMP AGES 4-7 Are you ready for some football? Minnesota is hosting this year's Superbowl LII, we want to celebrate and host a Superbowl Camp of our very own. At this camp, your football player will be involved in creating an original Otsego Parks and Recreation commercial, practice basic football skills by lirAng obstacle courses, make a Minnesota foot craft and create their own snack. _ s Wear your favorite footl apparel. (Hopefully the SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 (Deadline to Register: Monday, January 22, 20 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. $15 PARKS Recreation 1r Dreaming of a Beautiful Lawn? Call Jeremy's Lawn Service Today! 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Life. www.ci.otsego.mn.us 1 13 ADULT FITNESS CLASSES ALL CLASSES HELD AT PRAIRIE CENTER FREE FITNESS CLASSES MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO GUARANTEE A SPOT Wednesday, September 20 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Turbo Kick 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Zumba 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Yoga Sculpt Fusion Sunday, September 24 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Turbo Kick 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Yoga Sculpt Fusion ZUMBA Ditch the workout and join the party. Come dance your way to a firmer body with motivating music and fun dance moves. It is a 'feel happy' workout and you'll love the results. WEDNESDAYS September 27 - December 13,6:15 - 7:00 p.m. (12 sessions) $42 SIGN UP FOR TWO OR MORE ADULT FITNESS CLASSES FOR $5 OFF, PLEASE CALL REC LINE AT 763.235.3148 TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT. IY•Zr1_F*14111 I a i 1eILI C•7. Taking the best of the best. This class fuses Pilates, Vinyasa yoga and strength training. Each class will bring a new challenge, and maybe even some props. Come tone and shape your body while increasing full-body strength, balance, and control. This is an energetic upbeat class. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand weights and yoga mat. Contact us if you have any questions. WEDNESDAYS September 27 - December 13,7:00 - 7:45 p.m. (12 sessions) $42 TURBO KICK LIVE Turbo Kick Live combines traditional kickboxing moves with high-intensity interval training (H11T) for an unbelievable calorie burn. From the amped-up music, to the incredible energy, you'll leave every class ready to conquer anything. SUNDAYS October 1- December 3,6:30 - 7:15 p.m. (10 sessions) $35 HOLIDAY FITNESS EXTRAVAGANZA Come prepared to sweat, laugh, smile and enjoy a refreshment (non-alcoholic). Guest instructors Trish and Nicole will incorporate multiple fitness styles, as well as a relaxing cool down, into 90 minutes of heart pumping JOY. Holiday spirit is highly encouraged. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $10 b - i OTSEGO PARKS A RFS _;r DAYS AT THE INN WATERP Get out and enjoy o; Inn and Water Park Recreation Days thr kids and parents wh parents who are wal kids must be accom online is one day be the door. Otsego Holiday Inn SUNDAYS SEPTEMBER 17, JAt, Noon - 4:00 p.m. $5 online registratior ADULT PALLI CLASS Come and create yo custom Rustic fall p; with Bee Artsy... Bee C You choose the colo stains and paints. TI is $45 and includes the supplies that yoi need to create your piece of custom fall decor. No experienc necessary! We will teach you everythin that you need to knc TUESDAY, NOVEMB 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $45 WOODEN SNOWMAN I AGES: 6-12 This is your chance 1 own original painth this guided painting you will create your wooden snowman z masterpiece. No painting experie TUESDAY, NOVEMB 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. $25 PARKS Recreation www.ci.otsego.mn.us Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. 6450 Wedgwood Road N., Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN 55311-3649 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER USE OF FIREARMS AND ARCHERY IN OTSEGO The City adopted regulations on the use of firearms (including archery equipment) in 1995 within the City. The City Code establishes a "No -Discharge Zone" where use of firearms is prohibited. Areas within the No -Discharge Zone include residential subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments, parks and within 500 feet surrounding the park property (except designated archery ranges or State wildlife management areas), and 500 feet from major roadways. A map of the No -Discharge Zone is posted on the City website. Use of firearms outside of the No -Discharge Zone is allowed in accordance with State law and at least 500 feet from buildings unless owned by them or with the owner's written permission carried on their person. The City Code does provide for issuance of an annual archery license to allow hunting in season on a specific property or • 1 The Bank of Elk River is honored to support this popular event that highlights the best of our Otsego community! et s The Bank O F E L K R I V E R Otsego Office 1 15800 88th Street NE 763-441-7700 www.thebankofelkriver.com I Member FDIC PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PRIME PERMIT NO. 2 contiguous properties with an area of at least 10 acres. Parcels eligible for the archery permit must be zonedA-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, or R-3 District as designated on the Zoning Map. There is no cost for the permit. For more information or to apply for an annual archery permit, please contact City Hall. The Parks and Recreation Department also provides an archery practice range at Prairie Park. The Otsego Archery Range was completed in the fall of 2014, with assistance of two Eagle Scouts. The archery range has three 20 -yard targets and four other targets set at 30 -yards, 40 -yards, 50 -yards, and 60 -yards. The archery range is located at the west side of Prairie Park and accessed from 90th Street. Hours for the archery range are from sunrise to sunset. There is no fee for use of the archery range.